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ESU Course Spotlight Pathology: From DNA to Forensics February 16-19 | Grade 7-8... Do you dream of becoming a Crime Scene Investigator? Want to investigate a virtual crime scene? demos and activities in DNA extraction, dragon genetics lab, and blood typing learn about forensics skills: fingerprinting, blood splatter analysis, handwriting analysis access to exclusive video and expert lecture content experience the Queen's difference Are you ready to solve the case? Enroll today! https://esu.queensu.ca/programs/online/

ESU Course Spotlight Web Development and Coding gr 7-8 Online Feb 16-19 create a website... learn to Code work with most up-to-date web programming languages access to exclusive video and expert lecture content experience the Queen's difference Enroll today! https://esu.queensu.ca/programs/online/

ESU Course Spotlight Foundational Anatomy gr 7-8: Online Feb 16-19 Learn all about the human body, inside and out! work with online models of specimen... solve anatomical mysteries access to exclusive video and expert lecture content experience the Queen's difference See more

We’ve got big news the SEO, in collaboration with the Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office, is now hiring TWO Gender-Based Violence Awareness & Byst...ander Intervention Education Program Coordinator positions! Log in to MyCareer to find out more about the Outreach & Operations and Training & Development positions and to apply today! Deadline to apply is January 31, 2021. https://careers.sso.queensu.ca/home.htm See more

ESU Course Spotlight New Online course for Gr 9-12 Students! Lights, Camera, ACTING! Online March 15-19... Do you love to Perform? Born to Act? fundamentals & techniques impactful performances games, exercises, readings, reflections, video and discussions Enroll today! https://esu.queensu.ca/programs/online/

Congratulations to Sean Mars for his 1st place win in the Matariki 3MT competition. Sean would have instructed in our spring 2020 programs and we are looking forward to seeing what comes next in his career! Great work, Sean! https://www.youtube.com/watch

Celebrating with Kate Konstantinova as she receives her Gold Award with the Duke of Edinburgh. During her years at ESU, Kate challenged and mentored many participants as a Red Shirt and Instructor. Congratulations Kate!

Former ESU Instructor Theodore Christou featured in the The Conversation Canada | "An estimated 200,000 Indigenous children were forced to attend Indian day schools that operated on First Nations reserves in every Canadian province from the mid-1800s until 2000." https://theconversation.com/indian-day-school-survivors-are

We're hiring instructors for Online courses, SEEDs, SEEQ, EMC and More! Get all the info here: equ.queensu.ca/join-the-team

Queen’s encourages the members of its community to wear an orange shirt on Sept. 30 in recognition of the experiences of survivors from Canada’s residential school system:

Well deserved coverage! Aaron participated in our Summer Enrichment Experience in 2019 and has participated in ACHIEVE! - completing his Silver and Gold levels of the Duke of Edinburgh with ESU. Keep up the amazing work, Aaron!

Know a High School Student interested in Creative Writing? We want them to BELIEVE their words can change the world! Registration is now open for Enrichment Online Fall Courses running at the end of October - Courses that fit around school schedules! esu.queensu.ca/online

Enroll now and be the first class of exclusive online summer courses for students in grade 7 through 12. Spaces are limited! Get more information and register: http://ow.ly/hk5O50AamrD Courses in Pathology, Computing, Anatomy and Creative Writing delivered in Queen’s University's official online learning environment, onQ.

"Two Queen’s University researchers have been inducted as Fellows of the Canadian Academy of Engineering (CAE), one of Canada’s national academies. Michael Cunningham is an internationally-recognized authority on sustainable polymer manufacturing and Jean Hutchinson has developed an international reputation for assessing and managing the risks associated with natural rock slope hazards, along rail corridors." https://www.queensu.ca//engineering-researchers-lauded-con

Do you know a student in grade 7 through 12? They can be part of the first class to experience exclusive ESU Online Academic Enrichment Courses! New and exciting online courses in Pathology, Computing, Anatomy and Creative Writing delivered in Queen’s official online learning environment, onQ. Spaces are limited!... Enroll today http://ow.ly/hk5O50AamrD See more

Join us and Queen's ARC this Wednesday June 10th at 4:00pm for an online session called Promoting Physical Activity while Physical Distancing. **Learn strategi...es to improve mental, physical and social health and gain insight on what online sessions are available through Athletics & Recreation and others! ** Register now: http://ow.ly/DVkf50A1Gfi ** #queensubewellathome See more

Queen's Engineering students have recreated Queen's one block at a time in Minecraft!

Did you know Nunavut does not have a standard dialect of Inuktitut you can use in all communities? So, the choice of which dialect you use has everything to do with the community in which you are living in or visiting. This ESU Reaching Higher resource can teach you five of Nunavut’s biggest dialects. Inuktut Tusaalanga features thousands of sound files to help you learn Inuktitut quickly and easily. esu.queensu.ca/learn-to-speak-inuktitut/

So many great teacher resources come from Queen's University! Check out the STEM, Queen's Engineering Connections, and Aboriginal Engineering materials, activities and resources featured in the Queen's Gazette article.

Does your child come back from the playground or from a walk with pockets sagging with rocks and pebbles? Use those pebbles to practice sorting or better yet, identify them by their names. This great ESU Reaching Higher curated resource will help you and your children identify the rocks in your collection. Check out: Mining Matters' Rock Identification Guide esu.queensu.ca/whats-that-rock-rock-identification-guide/

ESU is disappointed to announce the cancelling of SEEQ and Leadership Training camps this August. Queen’s University has made the difficult decision to cancel all in-person youth camps normally delivered throughout the summer. ESU will miss all of our campers, staff, instructors, and the amazing learning that was planned. We sincerely hope for the opportunity to deliver a remarkable Queen’s University experience to you in the future. Be safe, be healthy, and be sure to ch...eck out our Reaching Higher online resources and other online experiences brought to you by ESU! esu.queensu.ca/reaching-higher/ esu.queensu.ca/program-cancellation-2020/

How active are you? Do you try to get out everyday and get moving? It is really important for our physical and emotional well-being to be active. It can be as easy as going for a walk or bike ride on a sunny day. If it is raining, why not try Yoga or Zumba On-Demand with Queen's Athletics and Recreation. Their free classes are part of ESU's Reaching Higher online resources for students, parents, and educators. https://esu.queensu.ca/queens-university-athletics-recreat/

Get your brain jumping by starting your day with a puzzle or riddle. ESU's Reaching Higher has a great resource featuring logic puzzles, riddles, puzzlers, and fun quizzes to keep your entire family guessing. https://esu.queensu.ca/riddles-puzzles-and-quizzes/ Did you know? ESU has launched Reaching Higher: Free Online Learning Resources for students, parents, and educators, curated by our team of experienced Ontario Certified Teachers. Interested parents, students, and educators can browse ESU's catalogue of online educational activities, self-study courses, documentaries, and more at esu.queensu.ca/reaching-higher/